Which of the Following Actions Represents Primary Prevention by the Nurse

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions represents primary prevention by the nurse who wishes to be a good community member?

• A)Encouraging limitation of activity when air pollution is high
• B)Obtaining occupational health histories for all new clinic admissions
• C)Screening toddlers attending the clinic for lead poisoning
• D)Supporting programs for waste reduction and recycling

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Definitions:

Sodium-Potassium Pump

The sodium-potassium pump is a membrane-bound enzyme critical for cellular function, actively transporting sodium out of and potassium into cells, helping maintain cellular electrochemical gradients.

Action Potential

An action potential is a rapid electrical impulse that travels along the membrane of a neuron or muscle cell, facilitating communication and response.

Plasma Membrane

A two-layer lipid membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm within a cell, governing how substances move in and out.

Depolarization

The process during which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, making it more likely to fire an action potential.